“Study Deeply: Be Amazed” Matthew 8:23-27 January 5, 2020

“Count Me In”

Pray Fervently: commit to grow in our practice of daily prayer. Study Deeply: commit to be a part of a Sunday School class or Bible study group, as well as, to read Scripture daily. Worship in Community: commit to be present and engaged in worship every Sunday, whether at Bethany or another location. Give Generously: commit to give generously to the church. Serve Joyfully: commit to actively serve in a way that benefits the Kingdom. Speak Boldly: commit to invite at least one person or family a month to Bethany and journey with them, and to invite one person/family into your home.

As we grow in these practices we are shaped and changed into the type of people who reflect the character and grace of God.

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As you read the Bible be amazed!

God reveals or makes Himself known to us through the Scriptures.

The Bible expands our view of God.

The place to start is to be amazed.

Being amazed was part of the disciples’ process of coming to understand who Jesus is. Matthew 8:23-27

Amazed = Unbelievable!

Be amazed at who Jesus is.

“This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.” -Matthew 1:18

“The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” –which means, ‘God with us.’” -Matthew 1:23

Be amazed at what Jesus does.

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people . . .” -Matthew 4:23

Be amazed at what Jesus taught and commands us to do.

“If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other cheek also.” -Matthew 5:39

“If someone wants to take your coat, give him shirt as well.” -Matthew 5:40

“love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” -Matthew 5:44

“If anyone looks at another person lustfully, they have already committed adultery with them in their heart.” -Matthew 5:28

“Don’t worry about tomorrow.” -Matthew 6:34

Be amazed.

If we are not amazed, then chances are we have missed what the Bible is saying.

“When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.” -Matthew 7:28-29

Jesus said to taste it.

Be amazed and then let someone else taste it too.